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- The word comes from the Greek term πυλών 'gate'. It consists of two pyramidal towers, each tapered and surmounted by a cornice, joined by a less elevated section enclosing the entrance between them. The gate was generally about half the height of the towers. Contemporary paintings of pylons show them with long poles flying banners.
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A pylon is a monumental gate of an Egyptian temple (Egyptian: bxn.t in the Manuel de Codage transliteration). The word comes from the Greek term πυλών 'gate'. It consists of two pyramidal towers, each tapered and surmounted by a cornice , joined by a less elevated section enclosing the entrance between them. [2]
Pylon, (Greek: “gateway”), in modern construction, any tower that gives support, such as the steel towers between which electrical wires are strung, the piers of a bridge, or the columns from which girders are hung in certain types of structural work.
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Mar 8, 2024 · A pylon is a tall, vertical structure often made of steel, concrete, or a combination of both. It serves as a primary support, transferring loads from the superstructure to the foundation.
pylon. A monumental gateway to an ancient Egyptian temple, consisting either of a pair of tall truncated pyramids and a doorway between them or of one such masonry mass pierced with a doorway, often decorated with painted reliefs.
Jun 27, 2018 · pylon. 1. Portal of an Ancient Egyptian temple composed of two huge battered towers, usually decorated with bas-relief sculptured figures and hieroglyphs, flanking a lower framed gateway which, like the towers, was crowned by a cavetto or gorge - cornice.
May 23, 2011 · The UK's first new electricity pylon in 90 years has been installed, with six structures designed by Danish architect Erik Bystrup now in place (+ slideshow). More. Amy Frearson | 2 June...
The entry to Temple of Khons is the PYLON composed of two tall trapezoidal elements with open entry in the center (image 1). The section drawing best reveals the height difference of the pylon. This partition separates secular space preceding entry from the sacred space behind the pylon.
